The Peace Council presents a 2.45 billion plan for the reconstruction of Gaza

In New York the Peace Council presented a 2.45 billion plan for the reconstruction of the Strip, the result of a year of work with the technocratic Palestinian government. 66 projects are planned, an ISF base in Rafah and funds for the police and management of the crossings, while the issue of Hamas's disarmament remains unresolved. Israel has given assent in principle but is postponing implementation for the October 27 election campaign

Almost a year after the agreement that led to the ceasefire in Gaza, the Board of Peace, created by Donald Trump, has illustrated a reconstruction plan worth 2.45 billion dollars in six months. The presentation took place in New York, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and several interested states.

A joint project

The plan, anticipated by Barak Ravid on Axios and Channel 12, is the result of a year of work by the Board and the technocratic Palestinian government, established by the Peace Council itself to administer the Strip. The goal is to start reconstruction after the Israeli elections on October 27 and the formation of the new government.

Difficulties in talks with Israel

Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace's High Representative for Gaza, called for support for the plan, acknowledging that discussions with Israel remain complex for the election campaign. "Given the complexity of the situation," the Bulgarian diplomat insisted, however, that progress is being made.

The 66 projects for reconstruction

The plan includes 66 interventions: removal of the rubble of three years of war, new temporary housing, economic revitalization and deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) foreseen by the October 2025 agreement. According to the Board, material damage amounts to 35.2 billion dollars, while complete reconstruction will require around 71.4 billion over the next decade.

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The ISF base in Rafah and the training of local forces

The project includes $275 million for a permanent, fortified base in Rafah, capable of hosting 5,000 ISF members, and $140 million to recruit, train and equip the multinational contingent. Another $120 million would go toward training the Palestinian police. The technocratic government would also take over management of the crossings with Israel and Egypt.

The issue of Hamas disarmament

The disarmament of Hamas remains unresolved. The plan provides $20 million in incentives for the delivery and disposal of weapons by armed groups. Despite having accepted in principle, Channel 12 reminds us, Israel does not intend to implement a 14-day ceasefire before the start of demilitarization.

The electoral unknown

According to Barak Ravid, Benjamin Netanyahu's government has given preliminary approval to some elements of the plan, but has so far avoided starting its implementation for domestic political reasons. The October 27 elections could produce an uncertain outcome, with the risk of a transitional government or political stalemate, further complicating the realization of the Gaza project.

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Middle East crisis, the Board of Peace plan